Faculty-Staff Edition - April 17, 2023
Events & Exhibits
Join a coffee chat with Chief People Officer Robyn Fergus—Sessions through May 2
CU Boulder's new Chief People Officer Robyn Fergus wants to hear feedback about Human Resources, the office's priorities and faculty-staff experiences, as well as answer questions. Join a coffee chat April 21, April 16 or May 2.
Hope, healing and futurity during attacks on critical race theory—April 25
Hear from Marlene Palomar, Abe Salvador Jones and Tiera Tanksley, who have devoted themselves to uplifting underserved, undervalued and under-seen communities, in this Grounded Knowledge Panel by the Renée Crown Wellness Institute.
From groundwater to beetle kill: Artists, scientists, communities address climate change
On April 20, two artist-scientist teams will discuss how their collaborations with each other and Colorado communities tell the story of climate change. A related exhibition will be on view at the Colorado State Capitol May 19–Oct. 16.
Campus Community
Sexual Misconduct Task Force gives update, look ahead
CU Boulder‘s Sexual Misconduct Task Force is providing updates based on the 2021 Sexual Misconduct Survey and also is on track to present a proposal by late summer.
Celebrate Earth Day with a packet of sunflower seeds
The University Libraries are handing out red sunflower seed packets on April 20 and April 24. The project invites you to grow sunflowers and learn about their connection to CU Boulder.
CU, city and Downtown Boulder Partnership expand ambassador program
An expanded Hill Ambassador Program will feature full-time ambassadors providing a year-round presence that focuses on clean and safe initiatives, as well as hospitality services for both businesses and visitors on the Hill.
New external collaborations highlight $1.4M in Research & Innovation Seed Grants
The 2023 Research & Innovation Seed Grants, awarded by CU Boulder's Research & Innovation Office and the Office of the Provost, are funding 25 new projects for up to $75,000 each.
CU Boulder launches online master’s in computer science on Coursera
A new CU master’s in computer science will be taught by some of the university’s top-ranked faculty and geared toward working professionals seeking advancement in areas such as software engineering and artificial intelligence. Courses begin this August.
Research in Your Backyard
Researchers identify promising new target for drug-resistant breast and ovarian cancers
By inhibiting a protein that helps cancer cells repair themselves, scientists hope to develop new drugs that treat resistant tumors with fewer side effects.